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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day streaming

2014 Movie United States Drama, Family, Comedy 81 min Ages 7+
By: Miguel Arteta With: Steve Carell, Ed Oxenbould, Kerris Dorsey, Elise Vargas, Jennifer Garner

For 12 year old Alexander Cooper, everyday is a bad day. And his family thinks he's being silly because they never have a bad day. On the day before his 12th birthday party, he learns that another boy is having a party of his own and everyone is going to it. And another kid punks him online. So at midnight of his birthday, he wishes that his whole family can have a bad day. And things for the whole family go bad, his mom's car is broken so they have to share a car, his sister has a cold and has to go on stage, his older brother, who's hoping to get his driver's license and to bring his girlfriend to the prom, has to deal with his girlfriend's snootiness and fails to get his license, his mom has a crisis at work which could cost her her job, and his dad who has a job interview has to bring his younger brother with him but because his pacifier is broken he can't stop crying. Alex feels responsible.

Filmium rating
62%

Mood

Comedic
Entertaining
Family-Friendly
Humorous
Light
Lighthearted

Cast & Crew

Miguel Arteta
Rob Lieber
Judith Viorst
Dylan Minnette
Zoey Vargas
Ed Oxenbould
Kerris Dorsey
Steve Carell
Elise Vargas
Jennifer Garner

Adaptation

Based On Children'S Book
Family Literature Adaptation
Juvenile Story

Budget

Mainstream
Mid-Budget
Studio Film

Cinematic Technique

Character-Driven
Colorful Visuals
Dialogue-Heavy
Standard Framing
Studio Lighting
Traditional

Narrative Structure

Family-Centered
Linear
Slice-Of-Life

Pace

Dynamic
Episodic
Fast-Paced
Quick-Witted
Zany

Runtime

Family Film
Feature-Length
Under 90 Minutes

Soundtrack

Family Soundtrack
Light Score
Pop Songs

Style

Bright
Comedic
Family Comedy
Family-Friendly
Live-Action

Time-Period

2010S
Contemporary
Modern

Central Conflict

Bad Day
Family Misfortunes
Family Neglect
Miscommunication
Personal Disappointment
Personal Struggles

Characters

Alexander
Family Members
School Friends

Ending

Family Unity
Happy Ending
Positive Resolution

Historical Context

2010S
Contemporary
Modern Family Life

Key Plot Points

Alexander'S Birthday
Family Chaos
Series Of Mishaps

Plot

Bad Day
Coming-Of-Age
Family Chaos
Misadventures
Suburban Setting

Setting

Family Home
Los Angeles
School
Suburban
Suburban Los Angeles

Shooting Location

Los Angeles Area
Melody Ranch
Pasadena

Theme

Family Bonds
Optimism
Perseverance

Genre

Children'S Film
Family Comedy
Live-Action

Audiences

Children
Family
Teenagers

Titles

Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Alexander and the Very Bad Day
Alexander e la terribile, orribile, abominevole ma veramente bruttissima giornata
Alexander El Peor Dia De Todos
Alexander et sa journée épouvantablement terrible et affreuse
ALEXANDER Y UN DÍA TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, MALO… ¡MUY MALO!
Alexandre e o Terrível, Horrível, Nada Bom, Péssimo Dia
Die Coopers - Schlimmer geht immer

Box Office Success

$101.4 Million Worldwide
Financial Hit
Successful Family Film

Critical Reception

62% Rotten Tomatoes
Average Score
Mixed Reviews

Popularity

Box Office Hit
Family Favorite
Popular Among Kids

Ratings

A- Cinemascore
Average Reviews
Mixed Critic Scores

Reception

Box Office Success
Family Favorite
Family-Friendly
Mixed Reviews

Production Countries

Hollywood
United States
Usa

Release Year

2010S Family Film
2014
Modern Release
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